I've just signed up to go to Northern Ireland to see Snow Patrol in Northern Ireland in June this year.
I was listening to them on the radio and thought I'd like to go see them. The only date available for me was in June in Bangor, Northern Ireland. I was a bit concerned about accommodation as I'd seen a post on the ticket site that all the places were fully booked in Bangor for the concert. I had a look on Google maps to see what other options might be available. There were a few in a place called Donaghadee which isn't very far from Bangor and I thought I'd give one place a call. There was a nice lady on the end of the phone at a place called Pier 36, who said they were fully booked due to the concert, but she'd give me the number of the local tourist board.
A quick call to them had me sorted in no time with a contact for a B&B in the same town.
Excellent.
All coming together.
Now to sort out the transport. The only flight I could see would be from Exeter to Belfast City with FlyBe. I am a bit wary of these cheap airlines, as one foot wrong and they've got you by the short and curlies.
Also would I be going with anybody? I tried to contact a few people who might want to come but the cost and travel put them off. Bummer. Would I bother after all?
Yes damn it. I don't want to end up a lonely old fart who never leaves the house.
Spent a good three hours or so booking flights (with Flybe), calling the B&B place and organising car hire.
Looking forward to a few days away now.
